transitive verb to cause to be in danger or at risk; imperil.This scandal is jeopardizing her position in the company.If you fail chemistry this year, you will jeopardize your chances of getting…
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WOTD: ramification
noun 1. the act or process of dividing into branches, or an arrangement of branching parts. 2. a branching or subordinate part. 3. a consequence or related aspect of something; offshoot.The interest…
WOTD: abdicate
intransitive verb to formally relinquish a position of power, a claim, or a right.The ailing king was advised to abdicate. transitive verb 1. to relinquish or renounce (a position of power or…
Words of the Week
Here are the words of the day for the past week. With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study these words, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their…
WOTD: abet
transitive verb to incite, encourage, or aid, esp. in wrongdoing.It is a crime to abet an escaped convict. See the full entry